harness

• Substantivo que designa o conjunto de correias e acessórios usados para atrelar um cavalo a uma carroça ou arado; também qualquer dispositivo semelhante utilizado para segurança ou controle.

A noun referring to a set of straps and fittings used to attach a horse to a cart or plow, or a similar apparatus used for safety or control purposes.

1. Equipment for animalsB1formal

   A set of straps and fittings used to attach a horse or other animal to a cart, plow, or carriage.

   arreio

   • The farmer put the harness on the horse before plowing.
   • She adjusted the harness to fit the pony comfortably.
   • The leather harness was old but still strong.

   Sinônimosequipmentgearriggingtacktackle

2. Safety equipmentB1formal

   A system of straps worn by a person to secure them in a high place or to prevent falling.

   Cinto de segurança tipo paraquedista

   • The climber wore a safety harness while scaling the cliff.
   • Construction workers must wear a harness on the scaffolding.
   • He checked his harness before jumping out of the plane.

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de controlar e utilizar um recurso, energia ou capacidade para um determinado objetivo; também pode significar colocar arreios em um animal, especialmente cavalo, para que ele puxe uma carroça ou arado.

A verb used to indicate the act of controlling and utilizing a resource, energy, or ability for a specific purpose.

1. Control and useB2formal

   To control and make use of something, especially natural resources or energy.

   Aproveitar

   • We need to harness solar energy more efficiently.
   • The company harnessed the power of wind to generate electricity.
   • They are trying to harness the potential of artificial intelligence.

   Sinônimoschannelcontrolemployexploittapuseutilize

   Antônimosneglectsquanderwaste

2. Attach with a harnessB1formal

   To put a harness on an animal, such as a horse, to prepare it for work or riding.

   Arreiar

   • The farmer harnessed the horses to the plow.
   • She harnessed the dog to the sled.
   • He carefully harnessed the pony before the ride.

   Sinônimoshitchyoke

   Antônimosfreereleaseunharnessunhitchunyoke